World Cup 2026 qualifying roundup: Northern Ireland in playoffs despite loss
Slovakia's stoppage-time winner eliminated Northern Ireland from Group A hopes, but Northern Ireland still secured a playoff place; Germany and Croatia advanced.
World Cup qualifications: Friday's results bring dramatic turnaround in Group A - Soccer News
Germany reclaimed Group A lead after routing Luxembourg 4-0 while Slovakia's loss to Northern Ireland turned the group into a volatile three-way contest.